escape hatches

noun

plural of escape hatch
as in escapes

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  1. escapes
  2. releases
  3. issues
Noun
  • For traffickers and offenders who rely on quick escapes along our state’s busy roadways, LPRs strip away their advantage.
    — Charles "Chuck" Broadway, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
  • From adults-only pools to tranquil spas, these luxury resorts offer relaxing escapes tailored to travelers over 50.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of escapes
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  • The company also introduced new AI products for developers and advertisers, signaling a broader shift toward charging for its AI capabilities rather than relying primarily on open-source releases.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Datskovska regularly reports on viral fashion releases that touch the worlds of pop culture and sports.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
Definition of releases
Noun
  • The bonds issues by state and local governments and thousands of various borrowing authorities had a strong showing in the first half of 2026.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Rob Griffiths, senior vice president of Commercial Engines Operations at Pratt & Whitney, said wider adoption of the technology will help maintenance teams detect issues sooner and reduce engine downtime.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of issues
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